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Community Response Partner Network Newsletter: 2/24/2026

Measles Update

A person with measles traveled through the following locations at the times listed below:

• Philadelphia International Airport Terminal E – February 12, 2026
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 1:35 pm to 4:30 pm.
• Anyone who may have been exposed should:
  • Check vaccination status with their healthcare provider and watch for early symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, and red, puffy eyes, followed by rash.
  • In some people, measles can be a very serious infection that leads to pneumonia, brain infection, and death.
• There is no threat to the general public.

In 2025, there were 2,144 cases of measles diagnosed in the US, and 16 of those cases were in PA.

• This is the highest number of measles cases the country has seen in over 30 years.
• There were 3 deaths in 2025 after many years with zero deaths caused by measles.
• The measles vaccine, also called the MMR vaccine, has been protecting people from measles for over 60 years.

You’re considered protected from measles if you’ve been vaccinated, had measles before, or have lab-confirmed immunity. Check with your healthcare provider.

Measles Vaccination

Children and adults can get vaccinated at their provider's or pediatrician's office or at a retail pharmacy.

If your child doesn't have health insurance, you can get vaccines at a City Health Center. Call ahead to make an appointment or learn about available walk-in hours.

Any Philadelphia resident can get a free MMR vaccine at these City Health Centers, Monday through Friday, from 9am to 1pm. No appointment or insurance required. Call ahead to confirm the vaccine is available.

• Health Center 3 | 555 S. 43rd St. | 215-685-7504
• Health Center 4 | 4400 Haverford Ave. | 215-685-7601
• Health Center 5 Annex | 2001 W. Berks St. | 215-685-2933
• Mattie L. Humphrey Health Center (Health Center 9) | 131 E. Chelten Ave. | 215-685-5701
• Strawberry Mansion Health Center | 2840 W. Dauphin St. | 215-685-2401

Learn more about measles and find vaccine locations.

Measles and Travel

Measles is still common in many parts of the world, and outbreaks are occurring in parts of the U.S. Unvaccinated travelers can get sick with measles while traveling and possibly bring the measles virus home.

If you're traveling internationally or to areas of the U.S. with rising measles cases, the following groups should receive a vaccine dose at least 2 weeks before travel:

• Infants who are 6-11 months old 
  • They will still get the standard 2 doses for kids after they turn 1.
• Children at least 1 year old who haven't received their second dose
• Adults with only one dose or no test results to show they're immune to measles

Get vaccinated early. It can take up to 2 weeks to build immunity following the measles vaccine.

Read this flyer for more information about measles and travel.

Resources

View a list of frequently asked questions and downloadable resources to share with the communities you serve.